Weekly Newsletter

Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade

2017-2018 School Year | March 28, 2018

Principal's Message

Lord God, I give you thanks, for you are good,

and your mercy is endless.

Here I stand, at the start of this holy week,

This week in which your church remembers Jesus’ passion and death,

And I am distracted by many things.

Turn my eyes now to the One who comes in your name

The one who opens the gates of righteousness

The one who answers when we call.

I bless you, Lord, for shining your light upon me,

And for sending your Son to us, in human frailty.

To walk the road we walk.

Open my eyes that I may see him coming,

And may praise him with a pure heart.

And may walk in the way of his suffering,

And share also in his resurrection. Amen.

Students turned in their Rice Bowls to help support Catholic Relief Services'

Lenten collection.

Dear Families,

As we begin this final week of Lent and journey through Holy Week in anticipation for our Easter celebration of Resurrection, I am thankful for our youth of today that fill me with hope. Peace and blessings for a wonderful Easter break. Please see the schedule of services and Masses below.

Correction to last week's Newsletter: We apologize for inadvertently leaving out another participant's name to the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair. 7th grader, Amber Cox also competed. We wish all five participants the best of luck at tonight's awards ceremony .

Peep-O-Gram: Thank you to everyone who participated in the 7th grade fundraiser to

help support fresh water in South Sudan! They were inspired by the book Long Walk To Water.

Principal For The Day: 8th Grader, Jimmy Russi was our Principal on March 23. As Principal for the Day, Jimmy visited and observed classrooms, brought treats for the faculty and staff, and granted everyone Free Dress tomorrow (Thursday, March 29). This event is a popular Crab Feed auction item and also includes lunch with friends.

Stations of the Cross: Yesterday, our 5th graders led the school in a dramatic presentation of the Stations of the Cross. It is such a reflective, prayerful experience. Thank you 5th grade!

Father Daughter Dance: SPN’s first annual Father Daughter Dance was a HUGE success! Look for this fantastic event next year at our Crab Feed.

Seder Meal: Join us tomorrow for our annual prayer service and Seder Meal led by Kindergarten and 7th grade. Students will be in their faith families, starting at 10:30am in O'Brien Hall.

Mini Maker Fair: Our mini maker fair is going to be spectacular this year! There are many new stations and activities added. This a a DO NOT MISS event! It is open to the public, so invite some friends. Mark your calendars: April 11th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

State of the School: This year, the State of the School address will be on April 19 at 7:00pm in O’Brien Hall. I will review and address our safety procedures and protocol, school finances, school achievement data, and school vision. Save the date on your calendar. All new families are invited to join us. RSVP to this event.

Resource for Parents: Here's an interesting article written by Richard Free, a former SPN guest speaker - The Tech Industry's War on Kids.

Accreditation: For the past three days I have been serving on the WCEA/WASC accreditation team for St. Cornelius School in Richmond. It has been a rewarding process to validate another Catholic school. I have missed SPN dearly, and look forward to celebrating the Seder meal with my Saint Philip Neri family.

Peace and Blessings,

Jessica Murray

Principal

Talent Show Announcement

SPN Talent Show

May 18, 2018, 1:00pm

Attention Performers! Start planning for this year's Talent Show. Show the school community your special talent! More information will be sent out after the Easter break. Mrs. Foster and Ms. Schuler are this year's coordinators.

8th Grade at The State Capitol

Parish & Community News

Middle School art elective students working on still life pieces.

Looking for summertime activities for your child? Registration for Summer Discovery at SJND is now open! Offerings include athletics, arts, field trips, theater and more for grades 3-9. Learn more and register here.

Camp Galileo

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For Pre-K to 5th Grade

Grouped by grade and nurtured by our incredible staff, campers take on art, science and outdoor activities tailored to their level, and they learn lasting innovation skills like collaboration and reflection. As campers grow, our curriculum evolves to include more advanced concepts, complex projects and creative freedom. Sign-up now!